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Evangelina

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Evangelina: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2007.

Evangelina is a feminine name with deep roots in Greek, derived from *euangelion*—“good news”—making it a close relative of the English word “evangelist.” Its most famous bearer was Evangelina Cisneros, a Cuban political activist whose imprisonment in the 1890s sparked international outrage and helped fuel the Spanish-American War. The name also shares its etymological core with the Evangelista family of fashion fame, though no direct link. While no major places are named after an Evangelina, the variant Evangeline was immortalised by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem, lending the name a gentle, romantic air. In Scotland, Evangelina remains a rare but graceful choice, often chosen for its lyrical sound and uplifting meaning.